Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Kamigyo Ward district of Kyoto, Higurashi-sou is one mile from Kyoto International Manga Museum. This 1-star guest house offers a concierge service and private check-in and check-out. The property is 0.8 miles from the city center and a 5-minute walk from Nijo Castle. Each room includes a kettle, a shared bathroom, and free Wifi, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have garden views. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 1.5 miles from the guest house, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 29 miles from Higurashi-sou.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 futon beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kyoto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Keith
    Japan Japan
    Good location, friendly staff. Very clean. Close to Nijo Castle. Lots of antique furniture.
  • Uyanga
    United States of America United States of America
    Wow, what a stay! It was a beautiful house, impeccably clean, a room with a great space, overlooking the garden, it was everything I imagined it to be! Although this ryokan didnt have an onsen, they do offer free tickets to one nearby we just...
  • Georg
    Austria Austria
    The vibe and design of this ancient house is amazing. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They put a lot of work into making such an old building comfortable by modern standards while sustaining it's beautiful original design.

Area info

Amenities of Higurashi-sou
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Higurashi-sou takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Higurashi-sou accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Higurashi-sou of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 345

FAQs about Higurashi-sou

  • Higurashi-sou offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Higurashi-sou include:

    • Single
    • Triple
    • Twin

  • Higurashi-sou is 1.2 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Higurashi-sou may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Higurashi-sou is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.